ASA Proposed Rule Changes of Note

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Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

Yes, that is a typo; the ball would be .520 and compression of 275 pounds or less.

Yep, it was

Also, Mike's paraphrase of the rule proposal isn't correct. The rule change as proposed right now is to add that ball as an approved ball, in addition to those already approved at certain levels. This year's proposal doesn't YET change any levels to that ball, it simply makes it an approved ASA ball, and sets up the groundwork for the manufacturers to (consider to) begin mass production.

Yes, but there is more to it. These are just a change in the parameters of allowable balls, not necessarily a requirement that this ball MUST be used. There is no proposed change prescribing this ball for any particular division of play.

However, if this change occurs, many expect some type of change in the bat certification requirements. That may be a problem without locking in this or a ball with a lower compression. Otherwise, we may end up with a non-approved bat list that may or may not be in effect depending upon what ball is being used.